Performance evaluation of improved mini round baler in collection of rice straw

Wan Mohd Aznan Wan Ahamad, . and Mohd Shahmihaizan Mat Jusoh, . and Mohd Nadzim Nordin, . and Mohd Fadly Abdull Rasid, . and Khairul Idzwan Ayub, . and Wan Mohd Syafiq Wan Harun, . (2023) Performance evaluation of improved mini round baler in collection of rice straw. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (Malaysia), 13. pp. 71-74. ISSN 2462-1757

Rice straw is produced during the harvesting process of rice and abundantly available at the field. Nowadays, rice harvesting is conducted using a combine harvester and the rice straw will be left behind on the stubble. In 2021, around 3.0 million tonnes of rice straw were generated by 647,859 hectares of rice planted area. Open burning of the rice straw is widely practised by the farmers because it is easy and cheaper. In order to benefit the natural resource that is freely available, collection of the rice straw to fulfil demand for various applications is necessary. Nevertheless, the current commercial baler that is used for rice straw collection is unable to function properly in every season of rice harvesting. The trailer-type baler can only be used during dry soil condition and it has experienced moving difficulties during wet soil condition. An improved baler that attached to three-point link of a tractor can be used to collect the rice straw at both soil conditions. Evaluation of the baler was conducted to determine its performance and capability at the speed of 1.6 km/hour. Collection of the rice straw was conducted without slashing the stubble and it was collected on the stubble through manual adjustment of feeding tine position. The amount of rice straw generated by a hectare of rice is 1,588.7 kg. Density of bale that produced by this baler is 91.6 kg/m3 with the size of diameter and length is 50cm and 70cm respectively. The baler is capable to collect 0.66 tonnes/hour of rice straw. Utilization of the improved baler to collect the rice straw on every season able to increase its productivity towards sustainability of the rice industry.

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Abstract

Rice straw is produced during the harvesting process of rice and abundantly available at the field. Nowadays, rice harvesting is conducted using a combine harvester and the rice straw will be left behind on the stubble. In 2021, around 3.0 million tonnes of rice straw were generated by 647,859 hectares of rice planted area. Open burning of the rice straw is widely practised by the farmers because it is easy and cheaper. In order to benefit the natural resource that is freely available, collection of the rice straw to fulfil demand for various applications is necessary. Nevertheless, the current commercial baler that is used for rice straw collection is unable to function properly in every season of rice harvesting. The trailer-type baler can only be used during dry soil condition and it has experienced moving difficulties during wet soil condition. An improved baler that attached to three-point link of a tractor can be used to collect the rice straw at both soil conditions. Evaluation of the baler was conducted to determine its performance and capability at the speed of 1.6 km/hour. Collection of the rice straw was conducted without slashing the stubble and it was collected on the stubble through manual adjustment of feeding tine position. The amount of rice straw generated by a hectare of rice is 1,588.7 kg. Density of bale that produced by this baler is 91.6 kg/m3 with the size of diameter and length is 50cm and 70cm respectively. The baler is capable to collect 0.66 tonnes/hour of rice straw. Utilization of the improved baler to collect the rice straw on every season able to increase its productivity towards sustainability of the rice industry.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	rice straw
AGROVOC Term:	rice
AGROVOC Term:	baling
AGROVOC Term:	harvesting
AGROVOC Term:	tractors
AGROVOC Term:	sustainability
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	04 Jun 2026 06:50
Last Modified:	04 Jun 2026 06:50
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3975

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